1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1987 Volvo 760

To start off, both 1987 Ferrari Testarossa and 1987 Volvo 760 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 760. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760. 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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 760. (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 760.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Ferrari Testarossa 1987 Volvo 760
Make Ferrari Volvo
Model Testarossa 760
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 2383 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 108 HP
Torque 500 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1390 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2780 mm


 

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