1980 Buick Estate vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 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 | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 256 F1 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
