1981 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 15 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 597 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 973 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 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 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Estate | F50 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 69 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 | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
