1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1975 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 895 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 850 | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
Model | 850 | Volare |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 5898 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1575 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2760 mm |