1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 633 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Ferrari F1 2000.
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 F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3020 mm |
