1956 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 45 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 100 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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
