1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 35 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 730 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 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 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Centurion | F430 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
