1954 Buick 40 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 48 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | Rossa |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
