1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1964 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1964 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1995 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Buick Roadmaster 1964 Ford Falcon
Make Buick Ford
Model Roadmaster Falcon
Year Released 1995 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 2890 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 257 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2070 kg 700 kg


 

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