1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1960 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1960 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Volvo 120 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volvo 120. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1960 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 GTO | 120 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 68 L |