1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 2000 Ford Artic
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 298 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic.
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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 2000 Ford Artic | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Artic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
