1980 Buick Estate vs. 1983 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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 1983 Ferrari 126 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 126 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 | 1983 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 126 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 594 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 10500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |