1946 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 33 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Fairlane (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1946 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1946 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Buick 40 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
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 | 1979 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1946 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4940 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1430 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |