1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1973 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 565 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1973 Buick Skylark (366 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | Dino |
Year Released | 1973 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 188 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |