1954 Buick 40 vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 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 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |