1956 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 26 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 (433 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2360 mm |
