1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari F40 and 1989 Buick Century were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP) has 479 more horse power than 1989 Buick Century. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Century.
Because 1989 Ferrari F40 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 1989 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century, 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Century. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Buick Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | F40 | Century |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 721 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2662 mm |