2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 206 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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2006 Ford Mustang | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | XC60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1921 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |