1951 Buick 40 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 312 is newer by 27 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, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2570 mm |
