1980 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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 1966 Ferrari 206 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 206 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 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 206 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2290 mm |