2010 Ford F-250 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1975 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford F-250 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | F-250 | 66 |
Year Released | 2010 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 94 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2805 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6253 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1390 mm |