1981 Buick Electra vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 777 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra. 1981 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Buick Electra | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 133 L |