2011 Ford Expedition vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1981 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, 2011 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Expedition | Century |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2675 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5621 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1974 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2760 mm |
