2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 582 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 Volvo XC70 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo XC70 will offer significantly more control. 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 (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
