1985 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volvo S80 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Volvo S80 (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Mustang. 2009 Volvo S80 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. 2009 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S80 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2840 mm |