1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Buick Invicta 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 1961 Buick Invicta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort, 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
