1989 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 328 GTS | 66 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |