1955 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 15 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, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Buick 40 | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5277 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 960 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |