1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Mustang (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 66 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |