1980 Buick Estate vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 715 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 America.
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 1954 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 375 America 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.
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1980 Buick Estate | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 375 America |
Year Released | 1980 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 68 mm |
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 | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |