1947 Buick 40 vs. 1969 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1969 Ford Corsair is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1947 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Buick 40 (142 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Buick 40 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1969 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1947 Buick 40 | 1969 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1947 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 59 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 885 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2570 mm |