1955 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mexico is newer by 13 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, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Buick | Maserati |
| Model | 40 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
