1984 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2012 Ford Mondeo is newer by 28 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 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mondeo (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 149 kg more than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2012 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
