1942 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
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.
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1942 Buick 40 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1942 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1585 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |