1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1985 Volvo 740 (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 740 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
