1985 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 2005 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Estate | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |