2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 760. (163 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 760 weights approximately 496 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 760. (263 Nm @ 3450 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-250 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2780 mm |
