1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 17 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 399 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Skylark | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 208 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2360 mm |