2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Century weights approximately 464 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1981 Buick Century | |
Make | Ford | Buick |
Model | E-150 | Century |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2760 mm |