1982 Ferrari 208 vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 5 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 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (220 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (180 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 760 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1987 Volvo 760 (258 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (241 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 208 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 82 L |
