1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1978 Volvo 343
To start off, 1978 Volvo 343 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Volvo 343. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 343. (109 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 343. 1978 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1978 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 365 GTC | 343 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |