1948 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 39 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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.
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1948 Buick 40 | 1987 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 1948 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4943 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1530 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |