1956 Buick 40 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 456 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
