1989 Buick Estate vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1989 Buick Estate is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 1423 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Estate | 156 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6597 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2330 mm |