1948 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 is newer by 6 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 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250.
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 | 1954 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 250 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2810 mm |