1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1980 Volvo 240 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 340 Mexico | 240 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 60 L |
