1983 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 22 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, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Buick Electra 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 1983 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 45 L |
