1979 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 32 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 352 kg more than 2011 Ford Maverick.
Because 2011 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, 2011 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Maverick |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1518 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 |