1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | F355 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |
