1951 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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:
1951 Buick 40 | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |