1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus would be higher. At 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | Plus 4 Plus | 265 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
