2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (300 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S80 weights approximately 793 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2011 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang. 2011 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. 2011 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Mustang | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 434 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |