1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 640 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Centurion | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2600 mm |