1954 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 910 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
