1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1961 Buick Invicta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 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 78 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 793 kg more than 1959 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 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.
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1961 Buick Invicta | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1277 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |