1954 Buick 40 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 42 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1455 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2560 mm |
