1987 Buick Skylark vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Buick Skylark is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1987 Buick Skylark. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Skylark weights approximately 510 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Skylark, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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1987 Buick Skylark | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Skylark | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |