1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 35 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | F-250 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3967 mm |