2009 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Volvo V90
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volvo V90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volvo V90 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo V90 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 1998 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Mustang | V90 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
