1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 306 (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 306 should accelerate faster than 1977 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, 1976 Ferrari 306 (265 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66. 1977 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 306 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 306 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
