1976 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Ford Escort
To start off, 1992 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 577 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort.
Because 1992 Ford Escort is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort will offer significantly more control. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1992 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
