1984 Buick Electra vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 29 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1984 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 98 L |
