1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1969 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1969 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Buick Invicta | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |
