1979 Buick Regal vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Buick Regal is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | 308 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
