2005 Buick Rainier vs. 1960 Ford Popular
To start off, 2005 Buick Rainier is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Popular would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Rainier (276 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1960 Ford Popular. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1960 Ford Popular. 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.
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2005 Buick Rainier | 1960 Ford Popular | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rainier | Popular |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 55 L |