1954 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 51 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (551 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Ford GT.
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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2005 Ford GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 551 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1584 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
