1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Volvo P 1800 (96 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 184 kg more than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo P 1800. (140 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1960 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
