1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 225 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 225 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 225 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 225 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ferrari 225 | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 225 | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 830 kg |