1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (263 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 960 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 263 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |