1970 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1995 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Buick Centurion 1995 Ford Falcon
Make Buick Ford
Model Centurion Falcon
Year Released 1970 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7467 cc 3705 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 225 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 498 Nm 398 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 3160 mm 2800 mm


 

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