1952 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1995 Ford Falcon.
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, 1995 Ford Falcon (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 1995 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 3705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |