1983 Ferrari 208 vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1983 Ferrari 208 and 1983 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 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, both vehicles can yield 170 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 208 | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 208 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
