1979 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 280 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon.
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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |