1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8. (145 Nm). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Volvo PV 544 1.8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | PV 544 1.8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
