1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 22 kg more than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1966 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GT | P 210 Duett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
