1972 Buick GS vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |
