1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 32 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (176 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 2 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2013 Ford Escape, 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, 2013 Ford Escape (321 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Escape |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
