1953 Buick 40 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 34 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2650 mm |
