1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 208 is newer by 7 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, 1980 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 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 300 kg more than 1980 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 208 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |