1987 Buick Estate vs. 1951 Ferrari 166

To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 166 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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