1979 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Ford TS-50
To start off, 2000 Ford TS-50 is newer by 21 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, 2000 Ford TS-50 (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford TS-50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 667 kg more than 2000 Ford TS-50.
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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford TS-50. (175 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford TS-50.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2000 Ford TS-50 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | TS-50 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1208 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |