1953 Buick 40 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 56 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
