1970 Ford Maverick vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne

To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 466 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.

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