2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 28 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 740 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3801 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2780 mm |
