1970 Buick Skylark vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 38 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1970 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 1970 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1970 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Buick Skylark | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | F430 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2610 mm |