1951 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 61 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 346 kg more than 1951 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2868 mm |