1976 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 752 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 208 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |