1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 363 kg more than 1980 Volvo 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |