1983 Buick LeSabre vs. 1964 Ford GT 40

To start off, 1983 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1983 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 726 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.

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, 1983 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1983 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1983 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1983 Buick LeSabre 1964 Ford GT 40
Make Buick Ford
Model LeSabre GT 40
Year Released 1983 1964
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3791 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 104 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 85 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 864 kg
Vehicle Length 5550 mm 4030 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1040 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2420 mm