1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1993 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1993 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 30 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1993 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1993 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |