1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 160 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 (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 260 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |