1971 Buick GS 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 GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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, 1971 Buick GS (394 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick GS | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | GS | 400 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |