1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1987 Volvo 240
To start off, 1987 Volvo 240 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO 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 299 more horse power than 1987 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 240 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1987 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 288 GTO | 240 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
