1979 Buick Regal vs. 2004 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 25 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Regal. (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2004 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 612 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |