1984 Buick Electra vs. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
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 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica 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 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Electra | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 119 L |