1950 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Ford Escort
To start off, 1989 Ford Escort is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Escort.
Because 1950 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Buick 40 | 1989 Ford Escort | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |