1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (241 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ferrari 208 | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 208 | 66 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |