1954 Buick 40 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 990 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2590 mm |