1979 Buick Estate vs. 1971 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1971 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 312 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 464 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 12600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |