1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Volvo 760
To start off, 1983 Volvo 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Volvo 760 (156 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 760 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1983 Volvo 760 (234 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1983 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 208 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1325 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 |
