1983 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 24 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 490 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1983 Buick Electra 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. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1983 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 114 L |