1981 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 28 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, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 908 kg more than 2009 Ford E-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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | E-150 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3510 mm |