1958 Buick 40 vs. 1949 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1958 Buick 40 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Buick 40 weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1949 Ferrari 166.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Buick 40 | 1949 Ferrari 166 | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 166 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5971 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 700 kg |
