1979 Buick Estate vs. 2004 Ford Focus
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 25 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, 2004 Ford Focus (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 654 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
Because 1979 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus, 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 Estate (275 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (183 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2004 Ford Focus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Focus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1221 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |