1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 189 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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, 1978 Volvo 343 (109 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 343 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
