1953 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1953 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 741 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2260 mm |
