1954 Buick 70 vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 59 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 423 kg more than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Buick 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 70 | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2850 mm |
