1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 172 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | 330 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
