1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1965 Ferrari P5
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari P5 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari P5 (296 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari P5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 765 kg more than 1965 Ferrari P5.
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.
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1973 Buick Skylark | 1965 Ferrari P5 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | P5 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |