2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2002 Ford Mustang and 2002 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2002 Volvo XC90. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 632 kg more than 2002 Ford Mustang.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo XC90. (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo XC90. 2002 Volvo XC90 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo XC90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 Ford Mustang | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | XC90 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 2114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |