1979 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick 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, 2007 Ford Maverick 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, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |