1976 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 310 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford E-Series. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford E-Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
