1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | F-250 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |