1952 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 16 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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.
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1952 Buick 40 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1952 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |