1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 750 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 365 GT | P 1900 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1414 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |