1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 760. (156 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 281 kg more than 1969 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari Dino | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Dino | 760 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
