1951 Buick 40 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2610 mm |
