1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1951 Buick LeSabre. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 47 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F512 M. (500 Nm). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F512 M. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F512 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Ferrari F512 M | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | LeSabre | F512 M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 7255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 440 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 110 L |