2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari 612 and 2004 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 2004 Volvo S60. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 271 kg more than 2004 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ferrari 612 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo S60. (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 612 | S60 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |