1948 Morris Ten Four vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 1,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Morris Ten Four is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Morris Ten Four weights approximately 110 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1948 Morris Ten Four has manual transmission. 1948 Morris Ten Four will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Morris Ten Four | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Ten Four | 66 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1138 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
