1979 Buick Electra vs. 2003 Ford F-250
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 24 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1979 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2003 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
