1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1962 Ferrari 156
To start off, both 1962 Buick Invicta and 1962 Ferrari 156 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1610 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156. 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. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Buick Invicta | 1962 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | 156 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 870 mm |