1951 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 42 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick 40 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2930 mm |
