1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 54 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 1199 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Testarossa | S80 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1879 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |