2002 Ford GT 40 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2002 Ford GT 40 is newer by 24 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 90 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford GT 40 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | GT 40 | Century |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
