1986 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 48 kg more than 2013 Ford E-Series.
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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
