1982 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 33 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge.
Because 1982 Buick Estate 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge, 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Edge. (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Edge |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2824 mm |
