1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 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-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Buick Invicta. (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Buick Invicta | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Invicta | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6576 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
