1952 Buick 40 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 20 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2420 mm |
