1950 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 7 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |