1973 Buick Centurion vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1973 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Buick Centurion.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Centurion | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3967 mm |
