1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 312 is newer by 5 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, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 979 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1975 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 312 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 488 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |