1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2002 Ford GT 40

To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 550 kg more than 2002 Ford GT 40.

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, 1972 Buick Centurion (498 Nm) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40. 1972 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 2002 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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