1954 Buick 70 vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 58 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 70 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2649 mm |
