1967 Ferrari Dino vs. 1973 Volvo 164
To start off, 1973 Volvo 164 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Volvo 164 weights approximately 320 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, 1973 Volvo 164 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1973 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari Dino | 1973 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Dino | 164 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
