1978 Buick Estate vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate.
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, 1992 Ford Taurus, 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Taurus. (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Taurus. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus 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 | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Taurus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |