1978 Buick Regal vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 70 kg more than 1978 Buick Regal. 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Regal. (224 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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 Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |
