1981 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1993 Ford Aerostar is newer by 12 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, 1993 Ford Aerostar (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Aerostar should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 282 kg more than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Aerostar. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1993 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3030 mm |