1979 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 23 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Excursion |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 3210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2050 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |