1954 Buick 40 vs. 1983 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 308 is newer by 29 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, 1983 Ferrari 308 (230 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 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 169 kg more than 1983 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 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 308. (255 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1983 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2350 mm |
