1954 Buick 40 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 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 190 kg more than 1993 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 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
