2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260. 1980 Volvo 260 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Mustang | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 260 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
