1979 Volvo 260 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 260 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1979 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Volvo 260 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 260 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
