1980 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 30 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, 2010 Ford Escape (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 255 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 2010 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape 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, 2010 Ford Escape (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Escape |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4717 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1702 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2824 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |