1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1969 Volvo 164
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 Volvo 164. 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 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1969 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 512 TR | 164 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2976 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
