1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang.
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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 145 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
