1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 440 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 330GT has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 330GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 330GT | 343 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
