1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, 1987 Volvo 740 is newer by 11 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 199 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 68 kg more than 1987 Volvo 740. 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 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 740. (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 512 BB | 740 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
