1960 Ford Zodiac vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 535 kg more than 1960 Ford Zodiac. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Zodiac 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 1960 Ford Zodiac. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Zodiac | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Zodiac | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1191 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
