1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Ford F-150

To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 50 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1961 Buick Invicta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 476 kg more than 1961 Buick Invicta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2011 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Buick Invicta. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Buick Invicta.

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