1979 Buick Electra vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 545 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Electra | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |