1980 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 81 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 Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Estate. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2888 mm |
