1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 32 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 2,315 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 692 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) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 740 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 155 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1372 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
