1980 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 625 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F40 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 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Electra | F40 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
