1951 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Ford Transit Connect

To start off, 2010 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 59 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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 61 kg more than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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, 2010 Ford Transit Connect, 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Transit Connect. (173 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Transit Connect.

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