1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion 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 113 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (113 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 840 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Buick Centurion 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 1971 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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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