1981 Buick Electra vs. 2001 Ford F-150
To start off, 2001 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 390 kg more than 2001 Ford F-150.
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, 2001 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm). This means 2001 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Electra | 2001 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 132 L |
