2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 774 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | 66 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 56 HP |
Torque | 868 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |