1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1962 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
