1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1979 Volvo 260
To start off, 1979 Volvo 260 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 Volvo 260. 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1979 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 308 | 260 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |