1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1968 Volvo 145 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1959 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.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 145 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 45 L |