1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Superfast | 240 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
