1977 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Ford Monarch
To start off, both 1977 Buick Electra and 1977 Ford Monarch were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 325 kg more than 1977 Ford Monarch.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1977 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
