1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Volvo 440
To start off, both 1988 Ford Mustang and 1988 Volvo 440 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 440 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 224 kg more than 1988 Volvo 440.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 440, 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, 1988 Ford Mustang (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 440. (140 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 1988 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 440 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
