2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT

To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 43 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 315 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 2001 Buick Blackhawk 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. 2001 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Buick Blackhawk 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Blackhawk 250 GT
Year Released 2001 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7458 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 458 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 705 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 58.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3230 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 100 L


 

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