1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Buick Century

To start off, 1977 Buick Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,658 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Century (185 HP) has 126 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair.

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, 1977 Buick Century (320 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Ford Corsair 1977 Buick Century
Make Ford Buick
Model Corsair Century
Year Released 1969 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 6658 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 59 HP 185 HP
Torque 101 Nm 320 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 110 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.7 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors


 

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