1979 Buick Century vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 33 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, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 111 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
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, 2012 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Century | Focus |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1319 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4534 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2649 mm |
