1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT

To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 620 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.

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 LeSabre (274 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Buick LeSabre 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
Make Buick Ferrari
Model LeSabre 250 GT
Year Released 1981 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 105 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 274 Nm 260 Nm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1800 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2610 mm


 

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