1980 Buick Electra vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 10 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, 1990 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |