2009 Buick Lucerne vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2009 Buick Lucerne is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 187 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Because 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2009 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2009 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Lucerne | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Lucerne | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3880 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |
