1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick LeSabre (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 680 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | 17 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
