1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 120 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |