1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 282 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Falcon |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |