1981 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Ford 021 C
To start off, 1999 Ford 021 C is newer by 18 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Ford 021 C. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford 021 C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 582 kg more than 1999 Ford 021 C. 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, 1999 Ford 021 C, 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) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford 021 C. (146 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford 021 C.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1999 Ford 021 C | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | 021 C |
Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 81.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |