1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 400 | 960 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |