1954 Buick 70 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 70 | F40 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2650 mm |