1953 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 55 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1953 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
