1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1982 Volvo 260
To start off, 1982 Volvo 260 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1982 Volvo 260. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1982 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volvo 260 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volvo 260. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1982 Volvo 260 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 260 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |