1965 Austin A 60 vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 1976 Volvo 260 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 60 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volvo 260 (148 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Volvo 260 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 Austin A 60. 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, 1976 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 60 | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Austin | Volvo |
Model | A 60 | 260 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 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 | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2660 mm |