1984 Buick Electra vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1228 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 158 has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Electra | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 158 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2390 mm |