1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 308 | 66 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |