1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 430 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 275 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 294 Nm |
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 | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 133 L |