1951 Ferrari 166 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1980 Volvo 66 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 166 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 166 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
