1984 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Ferrari F55

To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 175 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F55.

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, 1995 Ferrari F55 (759 Nm) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F55 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F55 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.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Buick Electra 1995 Ferrari F55
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Electra F55
Year Released 1984 1995
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4127 cc 3496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 123 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 278 Nm 759 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 1515 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 110 L