1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Skylark | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 400 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 392 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |