2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 118 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2001 Buick Blackhawk.
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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Blackhawk | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
