1981 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Ford Probe
To start off, both 1981 Buick Electra and 1981 Ford Probe were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 322 kg more than 1981 Ford Probe.
Because 1981 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Probe. (148 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 1981 Ford Probe | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Probe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1370 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
