1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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, 1987 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 740 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
