1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 19 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 279 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
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, 2000 Ford Taurus, 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Taurus |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |