1978 Buick Century vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 166 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |