1946 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1954 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford Thunderbird (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1946 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1946 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Buick 40 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1954 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Buick 40 | 1954 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1946 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 87.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1578 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |