1969 Ferrari Dino vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 350 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari Dino | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | Dino | Century |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |