1983 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Ford Focus
To start off, 2010 Ford Focus is newer by 27 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, 2010 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 516 kg more than 2010 Ford Focus.
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, 2010 Ford Focus, 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Focus. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Buick Electra | 2010 Ford Focus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Focus |
Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1174 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4445 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1725 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1488 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2614 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |