1980 Buick Electra vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 20 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3490 mm |
