1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | F430 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 466 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
