1978 Buick Century vs. 2012 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 34 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1087 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2012 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2517 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3023 mm |
