1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | F355 | 164 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 364 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |