1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 49 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, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 7 kg more than 1959 Buick Invicta.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | Explorer |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |