1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1958 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1958 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Volvo 120 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Testarossa | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |