1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 512 TR | 66 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1289 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
