1976 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 24 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 264 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 1976 Buick Electra 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 1976 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus, 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, 1976 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Electra | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Taurus |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |