1960 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 655 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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.
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1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1968 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 256 F1 | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |