2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 713 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2009 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 2009 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80, 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80. 2008 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |