1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 450 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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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1974 Buick Skylark | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 375 America |
Year Released | 1974 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |