1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 225 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark. 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 Skylark (366 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Skylark | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 289 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 | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2350 mm |
