1978 Buick Century vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 746 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Century | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2260 mm |