1978 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 428 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 330 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
