1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 201 kg more than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1965 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |