1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 55 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, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 499 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2006 Ford Territory | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Territory |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 76 L |