1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ferrari 195 | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 195 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
