1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 is newer by 25 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 181 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 360. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 360 weights approximately 316 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 | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 360 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 57 L |