1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1979 Volvo 265
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 106 kg more than 1979 Volvo 265. 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 265. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 265. 1979 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1979 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | Testarossa | 265 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |