1979 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Ford Royale
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 16 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
Because 1979 Buick Electra 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 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale, 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, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Royale. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Royale. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale 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 | 1995 Ford Royale | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Royale |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |
