1979 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Ford Puma
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma is newer by 21 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, 2000 Ford Puma (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 550 kg more than 2000 Ford Puma.
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, 2000 Ford Puma, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Puma has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Puma 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 | 2000 Ford Puma | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Puma |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |