1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 188 kg more than 1994 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon. 1951 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Falcon |
Year Released | 1951 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |