1954 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | 40 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1180 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
