1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GT | 740 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
