1951 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 49 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 129 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 1951 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 1951 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, 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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 292 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |