1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1978 Volvo 264 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 334 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264.
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, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | Mark IV | 264 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2650 mm |
