1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 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 39 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo X670 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volvo X670 (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo X670 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400. 2013 Volvo X670 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volvo X670 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ferrari 400 | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 400 | X670 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2815 mm |