1952 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1970 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 18 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 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1970 Maserati Ghibli.
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 | 1970 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Buick | Maserati |
Model | 40 | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2560 mm |