1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 35 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 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fusion. (222 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1104 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Buick Centurion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fusion. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
