1960 Morris Minor vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1979 Volvo 265 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,662 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 265 weights approximately 608 kg more than 1960 Morris Minor. 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, 1979 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Morris Minor | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Morris | Volvo |
| Model | Minor | 265 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2660 mm |
