1990 Ferrari F1 90 vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F1 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 (671 HP @ 12750 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F1 90 should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 899 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F1 90.
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.
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1990 Ferrari F1 90 | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | F1 90 | 265 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 12750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 505 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |