1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 31 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | F-250 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3967 mm |