1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | 360 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 380 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |