2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 260 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ferrari | Buick |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
