1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1972 Volvo 1800
To start off, both 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 and 1972 Volvo 1800 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (310 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 1800. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 63 kg more than 1972 Volvo 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, 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 (433 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 1800. (153 Nm). This means 1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1972 Volvo 1800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 365 GT4 | 1800 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 433 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |