1987 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 605 kg more than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Explorer. (330 Nm). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Estate | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
