1955 Buick 40 vs. 1991 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1991 Ferrari F40 is newer by 36 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1991 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1100 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2650 mm |
