1950 Buick 40 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 57 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 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
