1965 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Ferrari F1 86
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 (839 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 564 more horse power than 1965 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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. 1965 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari F1 86 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari F1 86 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Electra | 1986 Ferrari F1 86 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | F1 86 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 839 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2770 mm |