1979 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 670 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
