1977 Buick Regal vs. 1979 Ferrari 400

To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Regal would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Buick Regal. 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. 1977 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 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.

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