1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1936 Buick Century

To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1936 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1936 Buick Century.

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.

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1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast 1936 Buick Century
Make Ferrari Buick
Model 500 Superfast Century
Year Released 1965 1936
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4963 cc 5247 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 396 HP 165 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 86.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68 mm 108.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 290 km/hour 153 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors