1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 845 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Invicta | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
