1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1988 Volvo 760 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (165 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Volvo 760 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760. 1988 Volvo 760 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Volvo 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 760 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
