1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 367 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. 1999 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1999 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |