1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 706 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino.
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 LeSabre (380 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | Dino |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 57 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
