1978 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 170 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |