1979 Buick Century vs. 1984 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 145 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1984 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Century | 208 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |