1954 Buick 70 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 54 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 873 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1954 Buick 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Buick 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 70 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 410 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2490 mm |