1983 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 86 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |
