1986 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1986 Buick Electra and 1986 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Electra weights approximately 535 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 1986 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Electra | 1986 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Escort |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
