1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 19 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 780 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Volvo 780 (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volvo 780 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 708 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, 1985 Volvo 780 (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 780 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 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Austin | Volvo |
| Model | A 40 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 80 L |
