1979 Buick Century vs. 2005 Ford Focus

To start off, 2005 Ford Focus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Buick Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.

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