1978 Buick Electra vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | 400 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
