1948 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 30 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (142 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400.
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 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5249 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
