1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 10 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 740 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |