2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2009 Ford Mustang and 2009 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S80. (232 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S80.
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, 2009 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 (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Mustang | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |