1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Buick Century
To start off, 1989 Buick Century is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Buick Century (109 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus 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 Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick Century, 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, 1989 Buick Century (183 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm). This means 1989 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1989 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1989 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Taunus | Century |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 183 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2662 mm |