1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1960 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (115 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 878 kg more than 1960 Ford Prefect. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Prefect. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Prefect. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Buick LeSabre | 1960 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Prefect |
Year Released | 1990 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |