1980 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2001 Ford Ranger is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Ford Ranger. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 150 kg more than 2001 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Ford Ranger 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, 2001 Ford Ranger 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Ranger. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2001 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
