1971 Ford Falcon vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne

To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 453 kg more than 1971 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Ford Falcon 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 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.

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