1992 Volvo 245 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, both 1992 Volvo 245 and 1992 Ferrari 456 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1992 Volvo 245. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volvo 245. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1992 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1992 Volvo 245 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Volvo 245 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Volvo | Ferrari |
| Model | 245 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1986 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
