1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1987 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 430 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1987 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
