1986 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo S80 (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1986 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo S80 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1986 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo S80 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Mustang.
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1986 Ford Mustang | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S80 |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2835 mm |