1980 Buick Electra vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 990 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166.
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. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1948 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1948 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Buick Electra | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 166 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 700 kg |