1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 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), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 308 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 308 | 66 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 283 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 | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |