1954 Buick 70 vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Ford TS-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TS-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 70 (410 Nm) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 70 | TS-50 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1208 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |
