1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 310 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Roadmaster | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |