1977 Buick Regal vs. 1967 Ferrari 330

To start off, 1977 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,932 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 37 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.

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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Regal. (334 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Regal. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Buick Regal 1967 Ferrari 330
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Regal 330
Year Released 1977 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4932 cc 3967 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 143 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 334 Nm 390 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 71 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1433 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2400 mm


 

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