1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO weights approximately 365 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 288 GTO | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
