1948 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1951 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Buick 40 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2330 mm |