1977 Buick Regal vs. 1981 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 208 is newer by 4 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Buick Regal. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Regal weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Regal | 1981 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | 208 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
