1949 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 8 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 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1045 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |