1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1970 Buick Centurion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 480 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Centurion | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2420 mm |
