1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Ferrari Pinin.
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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari Pinin has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Buick Invicta | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | Pinin |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4830 mm |