1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 325 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 308 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |