1971 Buick GS vs. 1987 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 208 is newer by 16 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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick GS weights approximately 402 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 208. (328 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1987 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 208 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
