1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Mustang (590 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 960 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 590 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 728 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
