1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 349 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 140 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
