2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Blackhawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 501 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Blackhawk | 208 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 329 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2360 mm |