1978 Buick Century vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 32 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 631 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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Century | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Century | Explorer |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3213 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2061 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4912 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1849 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2888 mm |