1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Mustang (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 66 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1550 mm |
