1980 Buick Electra vs. 2006 Ford Territory
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 26 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, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 10 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory.
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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Territory |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3983 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2580 mm |
