1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 245 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
