1952 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 36 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 348.
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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1988 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 348 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3404 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2460 mm |
