1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Centurion | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
