1952 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1986 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 34 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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1986 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | Mondial |
Year Released | 1952 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |