1980 Buick Estate vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 995 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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 Estate has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 212 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |
