1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 330 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
