1948 Buick 40 vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 27 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 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.
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 | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4064 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1150 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |
