1949 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 40 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane.
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 | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2930 mm |
