2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Volvo 780
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 780 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 65 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 780. (200 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 780 weights approximately 282 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 780. (143 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1990 Volvo 780 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 780 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 143 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |