1969 Buick GS vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 60 kg more than 1993 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
