1979 Buick Century vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 24 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 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 410 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Century | 612 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
