1961 Buick Invicta vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 52 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 73 more horse power than 2013 Ford E-Series. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford E-Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Buick Invicta weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series. 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, 1961 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Buick Invicta | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | E-Series |
Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.06:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |