1973 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 16 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, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1973 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Skylark weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |