1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1985 Volvo 740
To start off, 1985 Volvo 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 740 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 308.
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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 740. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1985 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 308 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
