1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 311 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1980 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Falcon | Century |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |