1954 Buick 40 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 54 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 643 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1077 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3510 mm |
