1959 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 50 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 25 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 115 L |
