1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 455 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 208 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |