2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Volvo 960
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Volvo 960 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 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.
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2003 Ford Mustang | 1993 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 960 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |