1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 246 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Centurion | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Centurion | 400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2710 mm |