1981 Buick Estate vs. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 290 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1880 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2420 mm |
