1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1996 Volvo 850

To start off, both 1996 Ferrari F50 and 1996 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 612 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 850. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo 850 weights approximately 586 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.

Because 1996 Ferrari F50 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ferrari F50. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Volvo 850, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo 850. (290 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo 850.

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