1976 Buick Electra vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2930 mm |