1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 19 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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 Skylark (393 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2650 mm |
