1987 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2010 Ford Expedition is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1987 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Expedition 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 2010 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Buick Electra, 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, 2010 Ford Expedition (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Buick Electra. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Electra | 2010 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3327 mm |
