1962 Buick Invicta vs. 2004 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Buick Invicta weights approximately 555 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon. 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, 1962 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon. 1962 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1962 Buick Invicta 2004 Ford Falcon
Make Buick Ford
Model Invicta Falcon
Year Released 1962 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6576 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 325 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 583 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 106.2 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.5 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.3:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1515 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1880 mm


 

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