1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1970 Volvo 120 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1970 Volvo 120 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2610 mm |
