1956 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 34 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 720 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2460 mm |
