1952 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 30 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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2350 mm |
