1979 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 26 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360.
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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 360 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 | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 360 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
