1962 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 37 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1962 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1962 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 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 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Invicta | F50 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 671 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 10497 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 69 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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |