1974 Buick Centurion vs. 2010 Ford Flex
To start off, 2010 Ford Flex is newer by 36 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, 2010 Ford Flex (262 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 42 kg more than 2010 Ford Flex.
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, 2010 Ford Flex, 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Flex. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Flex.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 2010 Ford Flex | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | Flex |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5126 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2995 mm |
