1956 Buick 40 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | 330 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |