1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 727 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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 Skylark (366 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | GTO |
Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 255 Nm |
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 | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |