1951 Jaguar MK V vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 620 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120. 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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar MK V | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK V | 120 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2663 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
