1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2007 Ford Maverick is newer by 26 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, 2007 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
