1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Ford Escape
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 37 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, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Buick Centurion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 2009 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | Escape |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2630 mm |
