1981 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 24 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
