1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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) has 120 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 535 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 500 Testarossa | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 58 L |