1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 485 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
Because 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Park Avenue | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1197 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 127 L |