1980 Buick Electra vs. 2004 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2004 Ford Ranger is newer by 24 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, 2004 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 83 kg more than 2004 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 (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Ranger. (251 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2004 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
