1981 Volvo 260 vs. 1990 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1990 Toyota Model F is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 260 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Toyota Model F. 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, 1981 Volvo 260 (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Volvo 260 | 1990 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Volvo | Toyota |
| Model | 260 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
