1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89

To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.

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. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F1 89 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F1 89 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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