1942 Buick 40 vs. 1965 Ferrari P5
To start off, 1965 Ferrari P5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,249 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari P5 (296 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1942 Buick 40. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari P5 should accelerate faster than 1942 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Buick 40 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1965 Ferrari P5.
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:
1942 Buick 40 | 1965 Ferrari P5 | |
Make | Buick | Ferrari |
Model | 40 | P5 |
Year Released | 1942 | 1965 |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2410 mm |