1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1988 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1988 Ferrari 412 GT and 1988 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 245.
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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 245. (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1988 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
Model | 412 GT | 245 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |