1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1989 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1989 Ford RS 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 408 kg more than 1989 Ford RS 200.
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, 1989 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre. 1977 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1989 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick LeSabre | 1989 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
