1954 Buick 70 vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 47 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 681 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 70. (410 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 70 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 3520 mm |
