1978 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 24 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 100 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.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Explorer |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |