1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 340 Spider | 240 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1340 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
