1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volvo 740 would be higher. At 2,316 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 208 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 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 208 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |
