1984 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1985 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Taurus (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Buick Electra (264 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Taurus. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick Electra | 1985 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Taurus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |