1979 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 300 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
