1972 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1972 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Buick Centurion | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Centurion | Expedition |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |