1955 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT 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, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT 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:
1955 Ferrari 250 GT | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 GT | 66 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |