1968 Ferrari Dino vs. 1981 Volvo 265
To start off, 1981 Volvo 265 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 265. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 265 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1968 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, 1981 Volvo 265 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari Dino | 1981 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Dino | 265 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
