1977 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1977 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 Ford Falcon.
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 Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Electra. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Electra | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2838 mm |