1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1979 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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 512 BB | 66 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1289 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
