1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Ford Edge
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 48 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 60 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (265 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 963 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Edge is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Buick Invicta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge will offer significantly more control. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2009 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | Edge |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
