1984 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 641 kg more than 1984 Buick Estate. 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3023 mm |
