2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1979 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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | 66 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
