1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1988 Volvo 740
To start off, 1988 Volvo 740 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 740. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1988 Volvo 740. 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 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 740. (239 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ferrari 400 | 1988 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 400 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 239 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
