1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1992 Volvo 850
To start off, 1992 Volvo 850 is newer by 33 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 850. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1992 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volvo 850 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 850. (221 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1992 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 GT | 850 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |