1976 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 279 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Electra. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 386 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
