1984 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2012 Ford Explorer is newer by 28 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, 2012 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Explorer weights approximately 182 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.
Because 1984 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Explorer, 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 Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2012 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
