1999 Ferrari F399 vs. 1999 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F399 and 1999 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F399 (750 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 510 more horse power than 1999 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F399 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 1134 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Because 1999 Ferrari F399 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 1999 Ferrari F399. 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, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F399. (373 Nm). This means 1999 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F399.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F399 | 1999 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Ferrari | Buick |
Model | F399 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 387 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 606 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |