1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1973 Volvo 145
To start off, 1973 Volvo 145 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1973 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 320 kg more than 1973 Volvo 145. 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1973 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 365 GT | 145 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2620 mm |
