1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 1959 Volvo 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (76 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 230 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GT | 120 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
