1980 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Ford Sierra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Sierra (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 485 kg more than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
