1976 Ferrari 400 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 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 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 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 400 | 66 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |