1979 Buick Estate 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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate 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 403 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 30 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 612 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |