1982 Buick LeSabre vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1982 Buick LeSabre and 1982 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 660 kg more than 1982 Ford Taunus.
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. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Buick LeSabre | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |