1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 252 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400.
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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Centurion | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |