1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Volvo 460
To start off, both 1991 Ford Mustang and 1991 Volvo 460 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 460 (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Mustang weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Volvo 460.
Because 1991 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 1991 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 460, 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, 1991 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 460. (176 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Mustang | 1991 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 460 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
