1965 Jaguar MK II vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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, 1965 Jaguar MK II (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Jaguar MK II | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volvo |
| Model | MK II | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
