1954 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1974 Ferrari 308 is newer by 20 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1365 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
