1949 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Ferrari F1 86
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 37 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, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 (839 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 731 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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 | 1986 Ferrari F1 86 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | F1 86 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 839 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 545 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2770 mm |