2008 Volvo S80 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Volvo S80 and 2008 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2008 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo S80 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Because 2008 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volvo S80 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ferrari |
| Model | S80 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
