1981 Buick Estate vs. 1994 Ford Tracer
To start off, 1994 Ford Tracer is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1994 Ford Tracer. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 915 kg more than 1994 Ford Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tracer, 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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Tracer. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Tracer. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1994 Ford Tracer | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Tracer |
Year Released | 1981 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |