1954 Buick 40 vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 37 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 229 kg more than 1991 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, 1954 Buick 40 (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1446 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
