1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 963 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2008 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | Focus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |
