1981 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 756 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 116 L |