1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP) has 91 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 483 kg more than 1953 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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1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Mondial | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 67 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1218 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |