1986 Buick Regal vs. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Regal weights approximately 770 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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. 1986 Buick Regal has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Regal will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Regal | 1950 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | Regal | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1986 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |