1996 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Volvo 120
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1957 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 395 kg more than 1957 Volvo 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Mustang | 1957 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 120 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
