1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 365 GT | 66 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |