1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 354 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick LeSabre | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Explorer |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 517 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 85 L |