1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1977 Buick LeSabre is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,002 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 460 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 LeSabre (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
