1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 218 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 550 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GTO | 265 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 58 L |
