1987 Morgan 4 vs. 1980 Volvo 260

To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1987 Morgan 4. 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, 1980 Volvo 260 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.

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