1980 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Ford Probe
To start off, 1995 Ford Probe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate 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 525 kg more than 1995 Ford Probe.
Because 1980 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Estate (318 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Probe. (218 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Probe. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Probe has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Probe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1995 Ford Probe | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Probe |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 318 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |