1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 22 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 66 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |