1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1977 Volvo 260
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volvo 260 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari F40 | 1977 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | F40 | 260 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
