2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260.
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, 2007 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | 260 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
