1980 Buick Estate 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 Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Escape (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 923 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 2010 Ford Escape | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Escape |
Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |