1974 Buick GS vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 38 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | GS | 599 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2751 mm |
