1956 Buick 40 vs. 1951 Ford Custom
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1951 Ford Custom | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Custom |
Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3917 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2900 mm |