2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Ford Mustang and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 173 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
Because 2007 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo S60 (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang.
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2007 Ford Mustang | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S60 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |