1951 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 20 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |
