1978 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 298 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | 208 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
