1977 Buick Electra vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 480 kg more than 1982 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 208 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 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 | 1785 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
