1981 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 247 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (434 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 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 | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | 365 GT4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 380 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| 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 | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
