2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 1976 Volvo 265
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 265. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 265 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 265. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1976 Volvo 265. 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 265. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 612 | 1976 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 612 | 265 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5746 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
