1981 Buick Estate vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 5 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT 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 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |