1978 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Ford Econoline
To start off, 1999 Ford Econoline is newer by 21 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 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Ford Econoline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Econoline (302 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Econoline should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Econoline weights approximately 535 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Ford Econoline (569 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 1999 Ford Econoline | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Econoline |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |