1979 Buick Century vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 21 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Century | 550 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
