1969 Buick GS vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 135 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 330 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |
