1984 Ferrari 328 GTB vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB and 1984 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB.
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 328 GTB (260 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 240. (157 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 328 GTB | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 328 GTB | 240 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1986 cc |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
