1987 Buick Regal vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1987 Buick Regal. (276 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Regal weights approximately 126 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 1987 Buick Regal (489 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 1987 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Regal | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Regal | F430 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
