1981 Buick Estate vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 206 kg more than 1997 Ford Falcon.
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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Falcon 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
