1953 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1966 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
