1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape 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 174 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. 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, 2009 Ford Escape, 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | Escape |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
