1978 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Ford E-250
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2007 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |
