1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1970 Volvo 145
To start off, 1970 Volvo 145 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volvo 145 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1970 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 GTO | 145 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2620 mm |