1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 22 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Fairlane | Century |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |