1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Volvo 66
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 66.
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 400 (392 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |
