1977 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 499 kg more than 1977 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | F-150 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2379 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3670 mm |