2004 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1989 Ferrari F40

To start off, 2004 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 419 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.

Because 1989 Ferrari F40 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 1989 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. (312 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick Park Avenue. 2004 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2004 Buick Park Avenue 1989 Ferrari F40
Make Buick Ferrari
Model Park Avenue F40
Year Released 2004 1989
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3791 cc 2936 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 640 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 721 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1263 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 74 L