1950 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin is newer by 30 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 190 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | Pinin |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |