1952 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 255 S.
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:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1957 Ferrari 255 S | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 255 S |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2260 mm |
