1949 Buick 40 vs. 1956 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 255 S.
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:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1956 Ferrari 255 S | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 255 S |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2260 mm |
