1950 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 212 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
