1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 465 kg more than 1985 Volvo 780. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Volvo 780 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 412 GT | 780 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
