1954 Buick 40 vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 140 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1535 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2800 mm |
