1976 Buick Estate vs. 1977 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1977 Ford Monarch is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 425 kg more than 1977 Ford Monarch.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1977 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
