1965 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1965 Buick Electra. (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 530 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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.
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1965 Buick Electra | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |