1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1977 Volvo 66
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 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Volvo 66 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 566 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F40 | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | F40 | 66 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |