1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 626 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 1800. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 1800. (167 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | F50 | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 45 L |
