1974 Buick GS vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1974 Buick GS. 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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 400 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
