1963 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 260 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Volvo 260 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Anglia | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Anglia | 260 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
