1953 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 45 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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1998 Ferrari Mondial (363 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 3184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1350 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2660 mm |
