1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Buick Century

To start off, 1982 Buick Century is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1982 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Century.

Because 1964 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Ford Falcon (244 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Century. 1982 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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