1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 164. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 164.
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, 1979 Volvo 164 (205 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 164 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4726 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3350 mm |
