1951 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 35 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1986 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |
