1948 Buick 40 vs. 1974 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1974 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,064 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Fairlane (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1948 Buick 40. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1948 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Buick 40 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
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:
1948 Buick 40 | 1974 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4064 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1452 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2950 mm |