1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 85 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 66. 1978 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 250 GTO | 66 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
