1950 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 46 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 636 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 733 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2590 mm |
