1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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, 1976 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 308 | 164 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |