1980 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1995 Ford Ranger is newer by 15 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, 1995 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 262 kg more than 1995 Ford Ranger.
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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1995 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Ranger |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2840 mm |