1976 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 289 kg more than 1991 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |