1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1957 Ferrari 246
To start off, 1970 Buick Skylark is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 5,723 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (155 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.
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.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 1957 Ferrari 246 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 246 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5723 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5430 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2170 mm |