2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1975 Volvo 260
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 260 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1975 Volvo 260 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Morgan | Volvo |
| Model | 44 | 260 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1788 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
