1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 18 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 10 kg more than 1995 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2930 mm |