1976 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 8 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, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 611 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1850 cc |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1273 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |