1957 Buick 40 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
