1979 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle is newer by 27 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
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, 2006 Ford Freestyle, 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Freestyle |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2870 mm |
