1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 31 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, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
