1956 Buick 40 vs. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1956 Buick 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 738 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 | 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 340 Spider |
Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 852 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |