2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 207 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Ford Mustang.
Because 2008 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mustang | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | XC70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4016 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |