1953 Morris Six vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Morris Six. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Six. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1953 Morris Six. 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 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Six. (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Six.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Morris Six | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Six | 260 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
