1979 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 30 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 755 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | E-350 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3510 mm |