1975 Ford Escort vs. 1937 Buick Century
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1937 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1937 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1937 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1937 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1937 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1937 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Escort | Century |
Year Released | 1975 | 1937 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 108.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |