1969 Buick GS vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 34 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 286 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 360 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
