1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1970 Volvo 120
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 590 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 120 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 120. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1970 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | F50 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
