1979 Buick Regal vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 391 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal. 1979 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Regal | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | F40 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
