1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Volvo 244
To start off, 1980 Volvo 244 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 244. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 244. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 244 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 244. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 244.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1980 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 244 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |