1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1990 Volvo 940
To start off, 1990 Volvo 940 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 940 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 940 (190 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 940 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 940 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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.
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1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1990 Volvo 940 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Mondial | 940 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 190 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1410 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |