1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta 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 65 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Buick LeSabre 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 LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, 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 LeSabre (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Buick LeSabre | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2300 mm |