1980 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Ford Monarch.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1978 Ford Monarch | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Monarch |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 4122 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
