1985 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1985 Buick Estate and 1985 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Laser, 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1985 Ford Laser | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Laser |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |