1954 Buick 40 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 58 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 306 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.

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