2009 Ford F-350 vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 265 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
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-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 265. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | F-350 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5398 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2660 mm |
