1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 15 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, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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.
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1973 Buick Skylark | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | F1 88 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |