1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1991 Volvo 245. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1991 Volvo 245.
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 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | 245 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
