1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta. 1961 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 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 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | F-450 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 814 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2430 mm |