1974 Buick GS vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1974 Buick GS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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 GS (394 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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1974 Buick GS | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | GS | 365 California |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 363 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |