1980 Buick Estate vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 20 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1980 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3490 mm |
