1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 208 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 58 L |
