1950 Morris Oxford vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1950 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Volvo 260 (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Morris Oxford | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Oxford | 260 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1476 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
