1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 is newer by 14 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 140 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 60 L |
