1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1998 Volvo S90 is newer by 41 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S90 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GT | S90 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
