1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 59 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 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 728 kg more than 1951 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1951 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Edge |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 2451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 132 L |
