1954 Buick 70 vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 443 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Buick 70 | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 70 | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1954 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |