2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 780 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
