1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1982 Buick Century

To start off, 1982 Buick Century is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Century (110 HP) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick.

Because 1974 Ford Maverick 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 Ford Maverick. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Buick Century, 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, 1982 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm). This means 1982 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick. 1982 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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