1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 342 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | F40 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |
