1954 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1452 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
