1964 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, 1975 Volvo 240 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Volvo 240 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 LM | 240 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88.9 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 | 850 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
