1956 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1968 Ford GT 40 is newer by 12 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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2420 mm |
