2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1967 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1967 Volvo P 1800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1967 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 550 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
