1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 355 Spider | 66 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |