1953 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Ford Contour
To start off, 1994 Ford Contour is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Contour (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1994 Ford Contour.
Because 1953 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 1953 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Contour, 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Contour. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Contour.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1994 Ford Contour | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Contour |
Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2710 mm |