1978 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2007 Ford E-150 is newer by 29 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, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |
