1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1996 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1996 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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, 1996 Ford Falcon (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 Ford Falcon.
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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Falcon. (398 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1996 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Centurion | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 398 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |