1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford GT 40 | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | GT 40 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
