1955 Buick 40 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 400 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1590 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |