1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1992 Ferrari 456 and 1992 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 850. (167 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1992 Volvo 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ferrari 456 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ferrari 456. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (230 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 456 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 60 L |
