1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1955 Ford Popular

To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Popular would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1955 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1955 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Popular. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Popular has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Popular will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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