1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1962 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1967 Ferrari Dino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 50 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
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 Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo P 1800. (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1962 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Dino | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
