1980 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1976 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 410 kg more than 1976 Volvo 343. 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, 1980 Ferrari Mondial (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 343. 1976 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Mondial | 1976 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | 343 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 214 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
