1980 Buick Electra vs. 1991 Ford Aerostar

To start off, 1991 Ford Aerostar is newer by 11 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 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 315 kg more than 1991 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 (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 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 1991 Ford Aerostar.

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