1970 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 262 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Falcon | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Falcon | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 482 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2936 mm |
