1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1984 Volvo 760
To start off, 1984 Volvo 760 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 760. (153 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 760 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 760. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1984 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 LM | 760 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 68 L |
