1954 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 34 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, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 447 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1273 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
