1978 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1978 Buick Skyhawk is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 205 kg more than 1978 Buick Skyhawk.
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. 1978 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Buick Skyhawk | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skyhawk | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2650 mm |