1993 Ferrari 456 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 139 kg more than 1990 Volvo 960. 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 456 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 456 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
