1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
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1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Mondial | 960 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |