1978 Buick Estate vs. 1986 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1986 Ford Tempo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 Ford Tempo. (89 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Tempo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 775 kg more than 1986 Ford Tempo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Tempo. (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Tempo. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Tempo has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Tempo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1986 Ford Tempo | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Tempo |
Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |