2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo S60 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. 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 (597 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (479 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60. 2012 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 550 | S60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2776 mm |
