1989 Buick Estate vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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. 1989 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 225 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 225 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Buick Estate | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 225 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2260 mm |