1978 Buick Century vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 695 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 298 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
