1956 Buick 40 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M 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 215 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |