1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1995 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 66 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |