1948 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 9 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 1194 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 801 F1 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 654 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2290 mm |