1954 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 36 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1990 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1585 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
