1962 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1985 Volvo 780
To start off, 1985 Volvo 780 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 780. (145 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 780. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Volvo 780 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 780. (236 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 780. 1985 Volvo 780 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Volvo 780 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1985 Volvo 780 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GTE | 780 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
