1952 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 456M is newer by 49 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 135 kg more than 1952 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 2001 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2600 mm |
