1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 580 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | LeSabre | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
