1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GTO | 66 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
