1954 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 13 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 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 722 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 998 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2430 mm |
