1952 Buick 40 vs. 1991 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1991 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 39 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, 1991 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Thunderbird. (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1991 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2880 mm |
