1961 Buick Invicta vs. 1989 Ford Taurus

To start off, 1989 Ford Taurus is newer by 28 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 236 more horse power than 1989 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 670 kg more than 1989 Ford Taurus. 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, 1989 Ford Taurus, 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Taurus.

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