1954 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 40 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 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
