1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 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, 1985 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Fairlane | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
