1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 26 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 185 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT.
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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Invicta | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| 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 | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
