1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Volvo 780. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 780 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | F355 | 780 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
