1976 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 89 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 400 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |