1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, both 1985 Buick Wildcat and 1985 Ferrari 400 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400. 1985 Buick Wildcat has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Wildcat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Wildcat | 400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
