1968 Nissan President vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan President would be higher. At 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 205 kg more than 1980 Volvo 265.
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 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Nissan President | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Nissan | Volvo |
| Model | President | 265 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2974 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
