1984 Ferrari 288 GTO vs. 1968 Volvo 145
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo 145 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 293 more horse power than 1968 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo 145 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo 145. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | 1968 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volvo |
| Model | 288 GTO | 145 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |
