1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 335 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 133 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 119 L |
