1947 Morris Ten Four vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 2,125 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 468 kg more than 1947 Morris Ten Four.
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. 1974 Volvo 244 has automatic transmission and 1947 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1947 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 244 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Morris Ten Four | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Ten Four | 244 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1140 cc | 2125 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
