1951 Buick 40 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 52 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 5,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 205 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 612 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2960 mm |