1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 is newer by 47 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo S60 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (240 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60. 2011 Volvo S60 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volvo S60 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 250 GTO | S60 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 67 L |