1979 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, both 1979 Buick Skyhawk and 1979 Ferrari 312 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Skyhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Skyhawk weights approximately 730 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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. 1979 Buick Skyhawk has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Skyhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick Skyhawk | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skyhawk | 312 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 508 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |