1980 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 308 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |