1984 Volvo 760 vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 760 (153 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 1984 Volvo 760 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Volvo 760 | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Volvo | Volvo |
| Model | 760 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2849 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
