1956 Buick 40 vs. 1991 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 35 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1991 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
