1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 400 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |