1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 32 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 500 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Invicta | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
