1986 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Estate | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | GTO |
Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 496 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2350 mm |