1982 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1982 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3378 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |
