1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (205 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 150 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | Fairlane | Century |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |