1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1942 Buick Century
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1942 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Falcon | Century |
Year Released | 1982 | 1942 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |