1976 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Ferrari GTO

To start off, 1987 Ferrari GTO is newer by 11 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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 659 kg more than 1987 Ferrari GTO.

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, 1987 Ferrari GTO (904 Nm) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari GTO 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 1987 Ferrari GTO
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Estate GTO
Year Released 1976 1987
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5736 cc 2855 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 153 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 904 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 80.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97.8 mm 70.9 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 1225 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2360 mm


 

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