1990 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1966 Volvo 120
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1966 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 466 kg more than 1966 Volvo 120. 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, 1990 Ferrari Mondial (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo 120. (145 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Mondial | 1966 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | Mondial | 120 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3186 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
