1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 1989 Volvo 740 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (116 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 740 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 LM | 740 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |
